Venous thromboembolism, often known as 'blood clots', refers to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Blood clots are common, the third most common cardiovascular disease affecting 2-3 per 1000 population per year.
Anyone can be at risk of VTE regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, however clots are a major risk factor in:
Admission to hospital
Trauma and injury
Prolonger immobility
Pregnancy
Cancer and some cancer treatments
Use of the oral combined contraceptive pill
Use of oral hormone replacement tablets
Obesity
Increasing age
We know risk factors for blood clots; we can identify high risk groups, but we urgently need much more public awareness to support prevention and improve early detection.
Join in NTW’23 and help everyone to THINK THROMBOSIS
Are you a healthcare or allied health care professional?
Join our NTW'23 accredited virtual conference 2-5 May
Join our popular 'Coffee & Chat' online meetings being held this May. These will be supported by new Q&A interviews with leading VTE clinicians being shared everyday during NTW!
Wednesday 10th May 12:30-13:30 GMT
FAQ on thrombosis and anticoagulation (LUNCH TIME session)